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Fabric and sewing · Christmas · Seniors

No-sew felt ornaments

Soft felt stars, trees and mittens decorated with buttons and glue, a calm, chatty project for a group table.

No-sew felt ornaments
LevelBeginner
Time45 minutes
Cost$5 to $12

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Keep small sequins and buttons away from anyone who may put objects in their mouth.

  1. Step 1: Cut the shapes ahead
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    Cut the shapes ahead

    Before the group meets, cut 2 felt pieces per ornament. Cutting felt takes strong hands, so do it in advance.

  2. Step 2: Lay out supplies
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    Lay out supplies

    Put buttons and sequins in shallow bowls in the middle of the table.

  3. Step 3: Glue the loop
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    Glue the loop

    Lay a folded ribbon loop on one felt piece at the top. Glue it down.

  4. Step 4: Press the halves together
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    Press the halves together

    Spread glue around the edge and press the 2nd piece on top.

  5. Step 5: Decorate the front
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    Decorate the front

    Glue buttons and sequins wherever you like.

  6. Step 6: Let them dry flat
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    Let them dry flat

    Leave them 1 hour before hanging.

Edie's tip

Glue in a squeeze bottle with a fine tip takes less hand strength than a glue stick on felt.

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